Weekly Connections
Weekly Connections for Oct. 26th
Each Monday the church will send out a weekly schedule that includes Zoom links for the week’s events, as well as announcements and information for new initiatives. If you have meeting information or other announcements that you would like shared with the entire congregation, please email Kirsten Hedegaard (Kirsten@pcbarrington.org) using the subject “Monday Connections.” Information must be submitted by Sunday evening.
Sunday, Nov. 1st 10 a.m. online service only
Saturday, October 31stservice cancelled
Our final Saturday evening service took place this past weekend. Many thanks to all who attended services these past few months and thank you to the choir for providing music.
At Home with Miss Dana
This fall (while we still have to practice social distancing) we’ll be having weekly themed activities for children 3 years through 5th grade mailed on Wednesday of each week followed by a short video featuring Miss Dana posted on Fridays. This format allows families the flexibility to participate as their schedules allow. Activities will vary from week to week including everything from crafts and cooking to science and games.
All children are welcome to participate in the fun – children, grandchildren, friends, family and neighbors. Please email Miss Dana names and addresses of any children and families who would like to participate.
Christopher House Auxillary
“THANKSGIVING FALL FOOD DONATIONS”
This year the Christopher House Auxiliary “Thanksgiving Fall Food Donations” will take place October 25th-November 14th. Since the Auxiliary is limited,because of Covid, on how to handle these donations, we are asking for your support in the following manner. Members of our church can support the “Christopher House Auxiliary Thanksgiving Fall Food Project” by writing a check to CHRISTOPHER HOUSE and in the memo write: THANKSGIVING FOOD BAGS. Please send the check to Sally Kilham– 811 E. Central Road #447 Arlington Heights, IL. 60005.
All donations are due by November 14th.
As you all know, we are all going through very difficult times. The Christopher House Families are finding it even more difficult with job loss and illness. Please keep these families in your thoughts and prayers and with your DONATION.
Thank you, Blessings and Good Health,
C.H. House Aux. Committee
Flowers
Church will be reopening on November 1. Once again we will have floral arrangements from the Prairie Basket. Arrangements will continue through November and December. If you would like to donate the flowers for a Sunday in November or December, please choose a date from the following and send me the date along with your dedication. As in the past we would like a donation of $50. Please make your checks out to the church, writing Chancel Guild in the memo. Mail to the church or put in office drop box.
November 1 – Chris Schiller-Materas
November 8, 15, 22, 29
December 6, 13, 20, 27
Thank you
Linda Neton
847-204-0152
Recycling Initiative
In the month of October, P. Denise Israel will be collecting the following items for recycling:
empty pill bottles that have had the labels and adhesive removed
used pens
used razors
old bras
Styrofoam & packing peanuts in a bag
any cork- synthetic & real in a bag
ink cartridges in a bag
aluminum pop tops from any cans in a bag
These items can be brought to the church office foyer where we usually do drop-offs.
You can call me with questions and when you do drop off your items so I can pick them up
from church. Thanks for being good stewards of the earth which is one of the charges for Presbyterian members~
P Denise Israel
847-381-9487
Meals with Wheels Volunteers Needed
Please consider joining the ranks of our faithful Meals with Wheels drivers. The need for Meals with Wheels is greater than ever during the Pandemic. Procedures have been modified to avoid person-to-person contact.
Our church serves with other churches and civic organizations to deliver Meals with Wheels to seniors in our community. We have two days a month for which our church is responsible. You only sign up for dates that work in your schedule. The amount of time required to deliver a route is about an hour.
If you are available to help or would like more information, please call Audrey Helminiak (847-331-3621) or Angie Smith (847-404-7430).
Session Notes from September 28, 2020 meeting
The Session met on September 28, 2020. A few points of interest are as follows:
The Church’s 2020 budget continues to show that our expenses are much less than expected due to the pandemic. The Session approved the 2021 budget with most committees forecasting similar expenses as were budgeted for in 2020 with the exception of the Mission Committee and Personnel Committee. The Mission Committee hopes to be more ambitious in 2021, and the Personnel budget increase is due to reinserting Pastor Joe’s planned sabbatical leave and an allowance for a 6-month Associate Pastor salary.
The Associate Pastor Nominating Committee is restarting its search by re-evaluating our Church Information Form in order to broaden our search for candidates.
The Outreach Committee is researching the possibility of hosting a “Truck or Treat” event in our Church parking lot. More information to come.
Lastly, we welcome Kathy Knee as our custodian. Kathy will work approximately 10 flexible hours each week.
Prayer Requests
Prayers for the Steve Thorpe family, they have learned their daughter-in-law Cathy has a very aggressive form of cancer and she will need further surgery. PARISH 7
Prayers for Penny Lumsden who has fallen and broken both her arm and hip. PARISH 7
Prayers for Tom Patrick who has been dealing with a chronic lung condition, both Tom and Marilyn are thankful for all the support they receive.
PARISH 4
PRAYERS for Janet Swenson while she experiences chronic health issues with upcoming surgery in November. PARISH 2
Prayer requests can be submitted through your Deacon:
Parish 1 – Gloria Johnson
Parish 2 – Amy Carder
Parish 3 – Barb Trumbull
Parish 4 – Susan Zentz
Parish 5 – Linda Huesing
Parish 6 – Barb Cunningham
Parish 7 – Marlene Peterson
Parish 8 – Audrey Helminiak
Parish 9 – Jeff Anderson
Parish10 – Kari Blanchette
Weekly Online Offerings and Zoom Links
Tuesday
Spiritual Connections: Music
Wednesday
Theology on Zoom, 7:00 PM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83571062171?pwd=NFNMdnVGeG1nVmlpNEFqcHFQaWVtUT09
Meeting ID: 835 7106 2171
Passcode: 950552
Thursday
Spiritual Connections: Pastoral Message
Friday
Men’s Bible Study, 7:00-8:00 AM
https://zoom.us/j/95428390791?pwd=UXdtcVM2dmsvRU85aVFJNStmaUNuUT09
Meeting ID: 954 2839 0791
Sunday
Worship Service on PCB website, 9:00 am
with Kirsten Hedegaard, Matthew Schlesinger, Nate Coon
(Link on website and also sent on Sunday morning)
Week of Oct. 19th
Each Monday the church will send out a weekly schedule that includes Zoom links for the week’s events, as well as announcements and information for new initiatives. If you have meeting information or other announcements that you would like shared with the entire congregation, please email Kirsten Hedegaard (Kirsten@pcbarrington.org) using the subject “Monday Connections.” Information must be submitted by Sunday evening.
Saturday Evening Outdoor Services
PCB will be holding weekly Saturday evening outdoor services at 5:00 PM. Services are currently scheduled each Saturday September 12ththrough October 31st. Music will be provided by members of the Sanctuary and Bell Choirs, as well as guest musicians.
October 3 World Communion with guest percussionist
October 10 Taize with guest oboist
October 17 Bell Choir
October 24 Reformation with guest brass
October 31 TBD
At Home with Miss Dana
This fall (while we still have to practice social distancing) we’ll be having weekly themed activities for children 3 years through 5th grade mailed on Wednesday of each week followed by a short video featuring Miss Dana posted on Fridays. This format allows families the flexibility to participate as their schedules allow. Activities will vary from week to week including everything from crafts and cooking to science and games.
All children are welcome to participate in the fun – children, grandchildren, friends, family and neighbors. Please email Miss Dana names and addresses of any children and families who would like to participate.
Flowers
Church will be reopening on November 1. Once again we will have floral arrangements from the Prairie Basket. Arrangements will continue through November and December. If you would like to donate the flowers for a Sunday in November or December, please choose a date from the following and send me the date along with your dedication. As in the past we would like a donation of $50. Please make your checks out to the church, writing Chancel Guild in the memo. Mail to the church or put in office drop box.
November 1 – Chris Schiller-Materas
November 8, 15, 22, 29
December 6, 13, 20, 27
Thank you
Linda Neton, lneton@ymail.com,847-204-0152
Recycling Initiative
In the month of October, P. Denise Israel will be collecting the following items for recycling:
- empty pill bottles that have had the labels and adhesive removed
- used pens
- used razors
- old bras
- Styrofoam & packing peanuts in a bag
- any cork- synthetic & real in a bag
- ink cartridges in a bag
- aluminum pop tops from any cans in a bag
These items can be brought to the church office foyer where we usually do drop-offs.
You can call me with questions and when you do drop off your items so I can pick them up
from church. Thanks for being good stewards of the earth which is one of the charges for Presbyterian members~P Denise Israel, 847-381-9487
Meals with Wheels Volunteers Needed
Please consider joining the ranks of our faithful Meals with Wheels drivers. The need for Meals with Wheels is greater than ever during the Pandemic. Procedures have been modified to avoid person-to-person contact.
Our church serves with other churches and civic organizations to deliver Meals with Wheels to seniors in our community. We have two days a month for which our church is responsible. You only sign up for dates that work in your schedule. The amount of time required to deliver a route is about an hour.
If you are available to help or would like more information, please call Audrey Helminiak (847-331-3621) or Angie Smith (847-404-7430).
Session Notes from September 28, 2020 meeting
The Session met on September 28, 2020. A few points of interest are as follows:
The Church’s 2020 budget continues to show that our expenses are much less than expected due to the pandemic. The Session approved the 2021 budget with most committees forecasting similar expenses as were budgeted for in 2020 with the exception of the Mission Committee and Personnel Committee. The Mission Committee hopes to be more ambitious in 2021, and the Personnel budget increase is due to reinserting Pastor Joe’s planned sabbatical leave and an allowance for a 6-month Associate Pastor salary.
The Associate Pastor Nominating Committee is restarting its search by re-evaluating our Church Information Form in order to broaden our search for candidates.
A major portion of the meeting was spent on “What Will Opening Our Church for IndoorServices”look like beginning on November 1, 2020. Our members’ safety is our first priority and we will be purchasing thermometers, hand sanitizing stations, and a sanitizing room fogger in order to assist with protocols. There will be a limited number of members admitted to any service with some sort of pre-registration required. The Session approved 9:00 and 11:00 Sunday services, with some sort of early registration. One of these services will still be broadcast live for those wishing to stay at home. Music will be performed by small groups only.
The Outreach Committee is researching the possibility of hosting a “Truck or Treat” event in our Church parking lot. More information to come.
Lastly, we welcome Kathy Knee as our custodian. Kathy will work approximately 10 flexible hours each week.
Prayer Requests
PRAYERS for the family of Tom Leonard who passed away last week. Tom fought a valiant fight with ALS. God promises comfort for those who mourn, including his wife and children and his parents, Paul & Nancy Leonard. PARISH 7
PRAYERS for Janet Swenson while she experiences chronic health issues with upcoming surgery in November. PARISH 2
PRAYERS for Tom Patrick who has been dealing with a chronic lung condition. Tom & Marilyn are thankful for all the support they receive from their family. PARISH 4
PRAYERS for Cathy Thorpe, daughter-in-law of Steve Thorpe, for recovery from a difficult cancer surgery. PARISH 7
PRAYERS of gratitude for all who participated in last week’s CROP WALK, which provides nutritious food to families in need in the US and around the world through Church World Service.
Prayer requests can be submitted through your Deacon:
Parish 1 – Gloria Johnson
Parish 2 – Amy Carder
Parish 3 – Barb Trumbull
Parish 4 – Susan Zentz
Parish 5 – Linda Huesing
Parish 6 – Barb Cunningham
Parish 7 – Marlene Peterson
Parish 8 – Audrey Helminiak
Parish 9 – Jeff Anderson
Parish10 – Kari Blanchette
Weekly Online Offerings and Zoom Links
Tuesday
Spiritual Connections: Music
Wednesday
Theology on Zoom, 7:00 PM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83571062171?pwd=NFNMdnVGeG1nVmlpNEFqcHFQaWVtUT09
Meeting ID: 835 7106 2171
Passcode: 950552
Thursday
Spiritual Connections: Pastoral Message
Friday
Men’s Bible Study, 7:00-8:00 AM
https://zoom.us/j/95428390791?pwd=UXdtcVM2dmsvRU85aVFJNStmaUNuUT09
Meeting ID: 954 2839 0791
Sunday
Worship Service on PCB website, 10:00 am
with Kirsten Hedegaard, Martha Boling-Risser, Matthew Schlesinger, Rich Larson
Coffee Talk, 10:30am
Meeting ID 859 0183 3569
Password: 838568